Detailed Syllabus : World History

Micro Topics : World History Syllabus

The Commencement of the Modern Era

  • Breakdown of the Feudal System
  • The Renaissance
    • Humanism
    • Art and Architectural Advancements
    • Literature
    • Scientific Advancements
  • Reformation
  • Explorations, Discoveries, and Trade
  • Colonization and the Emergence of Nation States
  • The English Revolution

The French Revolution

  • Causes of the French Revolution
  • The Revolution in France
  • France during Napoleon’s Rule
  • Influence and Importance of the Revolution

Nationalism in Europe

  • Emergence of the Nation-State System
  • Unification of Italy
  • Unification of Germany
  • Colonialism and Imperialism
    • The Era of Imperialism (1870-1914)
    • Imperialism in Asia
    • An Examination of Colonialism

The Rise of the United States

  • Establishment of American Colonies
  • Declaration of Independence and Formation of the USA
  • American Revolutionary War
  • Impact of the American Revolution
  • Political Consequences and Influence on the French Revolution
  • The US Civil War
    • Effects on the USA
    • Global Impact
    • Major Events
  • Consequences of World War I
    • Aftermath
    • Formation of the League of Nations

The Russian Revolution

  • Significant Pre-Revolutionary Events in Russia
  • Causes and Progression of the Revolution
  • Outcomes and Consequences

The Period Between the Two World Wars (1919-1939)

  • The Great Depression: An Economic Overview
  • Emergence of Fascism in Italy
  • Rise of Nazism in Germany
  • The Soviet Union (USSR)
  • World War II
    • Causes and Underpinnings
    • Progression and Aftermath
    • Examination
  • The Decolonization Era

Developments in the Middle East

  • Democratic Reforms
  • Impact of Arab Nationalism
  • Establishment of Israel

The Cold War

  • Causes and Evolution (1945-1953)
  • Thawing Relations Post-1953
  • Nuclear Arms Race and Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

The Post-Cold War World

  • Global Issues Since 1991
  • Process of European Integration
  • Emergence of Global Islamic Terrorism
  • Rise of China

Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism

  • Definitions, Types, and Examples
  • The Significance of Capitalism